ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,688 km
6,020 miles
RIE
Rice Lake
United States
Distance
9,688 km
6,020 mi / 5,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC RIE
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field
IATA Code ACC RIE
ICAO Code DGAA KRPD
City Accra Rice Lake
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 1,109 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 45.420000, -91.770000

Accra (ACC) to Rice Lake (RIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE) in Rice Lake, United States is 9,688 kilometers (6,020 miles / 5,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ghana with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:14 in Accra, it's 13:14 in Rice Lake. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rice Lake (RIE) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 85° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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